KNOCKANARD

KNOCKANARD

Gates Open:

11:00 am

First Race:

13:00 pm

Admission Prices:

€8

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Track Biography:

The Avondhu foxhounds were formed in 1920, with point-to-point racing being held as part of the Cork Waterford circuit from the late 1930's until the present day. In the late 1950’s the meeting was held at Knockanard, Fermoy and racing was over banks.

In the 1960's the venue changed once again, this time to Lisnagar outside Rathcormac. The fixture remained here for a number of years before moving to Moorpark, located just outside Fermoy, where it stayed until 1994 where it return to the original venue at Knockanard, the current race venue.

Our fixture has attracted some good horses over the years including Keen Leader, For Bill, Missed That and Joacci. Missed That won on his only start between the flags as a five-year-old at Knockanard, he subsequently won the Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival.

For Bill was a prolific race mare, clocking up eleven career wins including, two point-to-points, three national hunt flat races (bumpers), three hurdles and three chases, registering back type over hurdles and fences. The presenting mare has breed one runner thus far, Speak Easy, who won his maiden point-to-point at Kilworth in March of 2017 for the Donnnchadh Doyle yard and was subsequently sold to Joseph O'Brien for 220,000 pounds and now runs in the colours of J. P. McManus.

Nestled in the Irish countryside, a day out at Knockanard point-to-point is a perfect family occasion, get up close and personal with the future stars of the Irish National Hunt scene.

Knockanard Point-to-Point Races

Knockanard,

Fermoy,

Co. Cork

Contact Details

Dympna O'Meara - 0868049283

How To Get There

By Road

The course is on the boundary of Glenview Stud

From Dublin - From the M50, take exit 9 heading for the N7 heading towards Kildare. Continue onto the M* and then the M8 towards Cork. Stay on the M8, at junction15, take the R639 exit to Fermoy/Rathcormac. The course is on the boundary of Glenview Stud and will be signposted.

From Cork - Get on the M8 in Cork from N8. Stay on the M8, at junction15, take the R639 exit to Fermoy / Rathcormac. The course is on the boundary of Glenview Stud and will be signposted.

By Air

Our point-to-point is located half an hour from Cork airport.

Did You Know?

“Knockanard point-to-point is located next door to Glenview Stud farm”.

Sun 24th March

LOUGHREA

Sat 30th March

PORTRUSH

Sun 31st March

MONKSGRANGE

A Day At The Races

We an unlimited amount of parking in the centre of the track which allows race goers to enjoy the comfort of their car while also getting to watch the thrill of the racing. We also shelter in our marquee should the weather turn a little wet.

We also have parking facilities for the disabled where they can view the action from their car if they wish.

The betting ring is located adjacent to the parade ring, some of the bookmakers also provide pictures and take bets on track racing in both Ireland and the UK.

Set amongst the beautiful Cork countryside, our well-presented race track with its compact location of parade ring, bookies, finish line and services give a pleasant race day experience close to the action.

Our point-to-point is located only half an hour away from Cork city which makes it the ideal location to combine a weekend city break and a day out in the country.

The John Nallen-trained MINELLA LIGHTENING is the only horse that brings previous experience, having been strongly fancied ahead of his debut at Bellharbour. He finished second, beaten 15 lengths on that occasion, having run well for a long way, and may be suited by dropping back in trip here. Donnchadh Doyle unleashed an impressive winner last Sunday and is represented once again, as is Pat Doyle, who has already won two four-year-old maiden races this month.

Donnchadh Doyle could be represented by two horses more than capable of winning this with Go Whatever and KEEP WONDERING. The latter chased home Cenotice in a very competitive race at Oldcastle last May, a contest that has since produced three subsequent maiden winners. The Philip Fenton-trained Barrowlands had to settle for second on both his two outings in the spring, and his connections will be expecting a big performance from him here on his seasonal reappearance, whilst Freedelivery ran with plenty of promise at Ballinaboola a fortnight ago.

GAIN FEEDS & AMBER OIL SERVICE STATION, FERMOY 6yo+ Mares Maiden

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards Mares

For Certified Hunters aged 6 years old and upwards, Mares only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles

SOME BITE was only beaten by three lengths on her debut at Turtulla, and comes here a fresh horse that is sure to have improved for her debut. West Vintage has her first outing in older mares company and she is very close to maiden success having offered promise with each visit to the track thus far. Crystal Kate has been a busy campaigner in recent weeks and made up good late ground at Cragmore last Sunday, whilst Uppertown Poppie would have claims on her second at Mainstown.

RIORDANS SUPERVALU & CAFE ED FERMOY Mares Winner Of One

Winners Of One - Mares

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, Mares Only, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland, which have not won a race under the Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing in any Country and not more than one Point to Point Steeplechase of any description. No Penalties. 4-y-o Maidens Excluded.
(Prize Money €1950: 1st €1365, 2nd €390, 3rd €195)
Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs 5yo 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

KIERA ROYALE has been set some tough assignments this season, having more than adequately acquitted herself against geldings on more than one occasion, including when second at Ballvodock recently. She was also a fine second at Clonmel in Hunter Chase company and would be a deserving winner here. Shuil Luas is another to have run well against geldings, and she will give the selection a tough test, whilst Dualla Time was a noteworthy maiden winner at Kilfeacle on the first time of asking.

A wide-open race on paper with little form on offer. Fanahans Well was the last of four to complete at Ballyvodock earlier this month, but the drop back in company could help him here, as he was not beaten that far. The newcomer MEMORY CENTRAL is a homebred for connections, who also trained her dam Rosie Kilrain to win an Affane maiden on debut as a seven-year-old and will be hoping to do so with her first foal, albeit at an early stage in his career.

For Certified Hunters aged 6 years old and upwards, Geldings only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. For Novice Riders who, at the start of the day, have not ridden more than fifteen winners under any Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing, including Point to Point Steeplechases.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

The Paul Power-trained TINTERN TRAILS returned from a long absence to finish a very encouraging second at Tinahely last month and he likely sets the standard here. Mister Flemington came up against an above average winner at Ballinaboola and has been progressing nicely all season long, ensuring that alongside the likes of Jean Lecroix and The Bonny Boy, they are the likely contenders.

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